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Characteristics

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These rare, pre-War artifacts are widely considered to be useless baubles, but rumor has it that some collectors will pay dearly for them.

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The iconic Vault Boy appears in every one of the Snow Globes; despite lack of background canon information, it's safe to assume they are a promotional item from Vault-Tec Industries, much like the promotional Bobbleheads from the East coast.

The seven globes in the original game can be sold to Jane for 2,000 caps apiece, which will also add them to a display stand in the Lucky 38 presidential suite.

Snow globes found in add-ons are displayed on a shelf located directly above the snow globe stand. As soon as you pick one up, you will be given 2,000 caps automatically (with the exception of the Sierra Madre snow globe, which will give you 2,000 Sierra Madre chips) and the snow globe will appear on the shelf.

Locations

On top of the back-left grave in Goodsprings Cemetery (near the water tower), at the base of the grave marker. The grave is the only one in the area with rubble on top; the snow globe can be found amongst it.

In the cocktail lounge of the Lucky 38 Casino. The snow globe is on the counter "behind" the middle cash register with a green lamp next to it (you must first speak with Mr. House to gain access to this area).

In the Vault 21 Hotel, on the nightstand in an average-locked room (Sarah's) in the northeast corner of Vault 21, next to the buyable room. The room also includes some wardrobes with caps in them. You can pickpocket Sarah for the keys if necessary.

Located near Dean's Secret Stash in the upper levels of Salida del Sol North. From the southern-most entrance to Salida del Sol South (inside a house in Salida del Sol North), proceed down the stairway and out to the street, then look behind you for the entrance hole in the wall above. This area can be reached by going up the stairs located around the corner to the southeast and following the rooftops back towards the hole.

Related quests

Behind the scenes

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It's for the Citizen Kane reference, partially because it's especially fitting for Mr. House. He has no interest in physically interacting with the world but wants absolute control over New Vegas. Snow globes are perfect static worlds in miniature that can't be directly touched but can be (literally) turned up side down any time the owner desires.

Bugs

Xbox 360 Sometimes the Globe Trotter trophy/achievement may not be awarded and there is no apparent fix. (Save before you pick up the last one.)(Confirmed)

PC The Globe Trotter achievement is not always awarded immediately but is triggered when the next achievement is earned.

Picking up a snow globe with the 'grab' key and shaking it wildly will sometimes result in the snow particles moving out of the confines of the globe.

Sometimes, you can only sell snow globes to Jane one at a time, regardless of the number you've found.

The Big MT Snow globe may be invisible (confirmed once on PS3 & Xbox). If the scrap electronics are picked up, just slightly in front, the floor will say Big MT snow globe (PS3). Look behind the console where the snow globe is located, look down and the name will appear (Xbox).

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